Rome Traveler’s Kit for Kids

In order to travel light around the city, a backpack is perfect and keeps your hands free to push your siblings’ stroller or hold your parent’s hand when crossing the street, or a busy piazza intersection. I always pack my son’s with few basic items when heading around town:

Detailed map of the city

Snacks and juice

Water canteen or 33 cl bottle

Collapsible cup

Light rain jacket {fall/winter}

Sun hat {spring/summer}

Notepad

Pen/pencil/crayons

Loaded/charged camera {disposable ones are great fun!}

Stale bread for birds

Ziploc bags {various sizes}

Optional: binoculars & sunglasses

€5 in coins

In case you should ever get lost gazing up at the sights or chasing a Roman cat, I suggest your parents prepare a laminated card with some basic info: your name and a local phone number where your parents can be reached, your blood type and the address to your home or hotel. Always carry it in your pocket!